2017 Nurse Executive

and Leadership Review

August 9 & 10, 2017

127 Charles T. Wethington Bldg.,

University of Kentucky,

Lexington, KY

Office of Continuing

Education

This 2 day course offers a review of essential principals and strategies of leadership to promote self

confidence in the current healthcare system.

Learner Outcome: Participants will be able to demonstrate the use of principals and strategies con-

sistent with the defined competencies of nurse leaders

Objectives:

Select communication and relationship building strategies appropriate for nurse leaders

Apply leadership theory and strategies to healthcare

Explain ethical theories and principles that guide nurse leader decision making

Apply business skills to healthcare systems

Describe the impact of the environment on leadership in health systems

Karen Stefaniak, PhD, RN, NEA-BC is an adjunct assistant professor

at University of Kentucky College of Nursing, retired from UK Albert B.

Chandler Hospital after 23 years in nursing leadership. For several years,

she has taught nurse leadership courses around Kentucky, focusing on

the latest skills and strategies for successful leadership in healthcare.

Tonya Page, MHA, MSN, RN , NEA-BC, VHA-CM, is the Chief

Nurse for Acute Care at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexing-

ton Kentucky. Tonya has 25 years of nursing experience, which 15 of

those years working in nursing management and leadership. Tonya is ac-

tively involved in strategic planning and business planning.

Nora Warshawsky, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNE, FAAN is an Associate

Professor at the University of Kentucky, College of Nursing. She draws on

her 25 years of clinical experience in nursing leadership and quality

management. She publishes and speaks on the influence of the organiza-

tional context on nurse managers’ practice.

August 9

8:00-8:15am Registration

8:15-8:30am Welcome and Introductions Hazel Chappell

8:30-9:30am Health Professional Work Environment Complex Adaptive

Systems Karen Stefaniak, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

9:30-10:30am Leadership Theory

10:30-10:45am Break

10:45-12:00n Collaboration Teams Karen Stefaniak, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-2:00pm Influencing Behavior, Communication, Conflict Manage-

ment/Resolution, and Political Skills Karen Stefaniak, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

2:00-3:00pm Change Management

3:00-3:20pm Break

3:20-4:20pm Ethics: Theories, Principles

Ethical decision-making process Karen Stefaniak, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

4:20-4:30pm Discussion and Evaluation

August 10

8:00-8:15am Registration

8:15-8:30am Business Principles Tonya Page, MHA, MSN, RN , NEA-

BC, VHA-CM 8:30-9:30am Financial Management

9:30-10:30am HR Management

10:30-10:45am Break

10:45-12:00n Strategic Management Tonya Page, MHA, MSN, RN , NEA-

BC, VHA-CM

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-2:00pm Health Policy Nora Warshawsky, PhD, RN, NEA-BC,

CNE, FAAN 2:00-3:00pm Information Technology

3:00-3:20pm Break

3:20-4:20pm Quality and Safety Nora Warshawsky, PhD, RN, NEA-BC,

CNE, FAAN

4:20-4:30pm Resources and Test Preparation

Order and subject

materials subject to

minor change by

instructor

Registration

Program cost: $239

Register at www.ukconce.org

UK and VA employees and groups of 10 or more: $189

Accreditation

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s

Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA). This educational activity is offered for a maximum of 13.2 ANCC contact hours.

The Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) approves The University of Kentucky College of Nursing as a provider as well. Provider #: 3-0008-01-18-919-920 This

education activity is offered for a maximum of 15.8 KBN contact hours.

ANCC and KBN approval of a continuing nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content nor commercial sponsors. The

University of Kentucky does not approve commercial products. for nurses who attend all sessions.

In order to receive credit for this conference, participants will complete the live CNE activity and online evaluation form. Certificates may be printed once the

evaluation is completed.

Disclosure

All faculty members participating in continuing education programs sponsored by the University of Kentucky College of Nursing are expected to disclose any

real or perceived conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations. The faculty for this program report no conflict of interest.

If you have special needs or questions related to attendance, please notify the CE office at eawo223@uky.edu at least two weeks prior to the conference.

Refund/ Cancellation Policy

A full refund, less a $25 processing fee, will be issued for all cancellations received or postmarked at least one week prior to the course date. No refunds are

issued thereafter. Cancellations received within 7 days of the course are not eligible for a refund. UK College of Nursing Continuing Education reserves the

right to cancel a course when circumstances are warranted. In such a case, a full refund will be issued. UK College of Nursing is not responsible for hotel, plane,

car, or other such fees.

Parking

Parking for the event will be available in Pavilion A UK Medical Center Parking Garage. Parking vouchers will be provided at registration. A map of the venue

and parking will be emailed to registrants prior to the conference

For questions: If you need assistance or have a special need related to attendance, please notify the CE office at least two weeks prior to the conference. For

questions please email eawo223@uky.edu or call 859-323-3851

Accommodations

Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 1000 Export St.,

Lexington, KY 40504, (859) 389-6800

Fairfield Inn and Suites Marriot, 3050 Lakecrest Circle,

Lexington, KY 40513, (859)224-3338

Courtyard Marriot, 3100 Wall St., Lexington, KY, 40513,

(859) 224-0460